175 Litchfield Ln

As you turn past the antique French gates onto the imported Indiana pebble drive, you will understand why the curator of this property chose to slow your arrival to this French Manor Estate- the extent of detail expended into creating this jewel box is evident. Before the main home comes into view, your eyes will be fixed upon the Acadian Cabin with its lovely covered porch. A tranquil retreat for your guests, or perhaps a writer's sanctuary, just steps from the main home- imagine the sound of a gentle rain tapping on the rooftop. This 400 sq. ft. cabin is rich with charm from the wood-burning fireplace to the heart-pine floors and white-washed walls. Nearby, you will find the limestone and slate well-house/ potting shed with an artesian well including a whole-house water softener and purifier. The Manor was strategically placed to allow the steward of this property to plant an English garden that offers an abundance of seasonal harvest and diverse botanical treasures. Over 200 tons of Tennessee limestone graces the exterior of the Manor. Vermont slate, copper gutters, decorative lightning rods, and Jack Arnold Chimney pots adorn the roof. Handcrafted copper gas lanterns stand as sentinels beside the reclaimed antique 12-foot tall, mahogany entry doors. As you step through these 150-year-old pieces of art into the entry hall, your gaze is fixed upon the antique, reclaimed, and hand-finished cypress flooring that runs throughout the entire home- truly a unique pleasure- timeless, elegant design with a modern sensibility. Venetian plaster covers the main level walls and ceilings: three wood-burning fireplaces, antique and art lighting, mahogany French doors with handcrafted custom cabinetry and finishes. The cabinetry is discretely tucked beneath the hand-made, 5 ft x 10 ft solid iron window to allow an abundance of natural light. The antique, white-washed, heart-pine, 4ft x 10ft island, with 2 1/2 inch thick black walnut, anchors the kitchen. The custom-fabricated